Appalachian Machine Safety Record

Dublin, VA · Manufacturing

F

Significantly elevated violation rate. This employer's safety record is among the worst on file.

Last inspected 12/17/2024

Based on public OSHA records. How is this calculated? · Data updated March 2026

According to OSHA enforcement records, Appalachian Machine in Dublin, Virginia has 39 workplace safety violations across 8 inspections, with 20 classified as serious and $5,305 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1994 to 2024.

Appalachian Machine in Dublin, Virginia has received an F safety grade, indicating a significantly elevated rate of workplace safety violations compared to other employers. Within the manufacturing industry, this places Appalachian Machine among the most frequently cited employers. An F grade is assigned when an employer's weighted violation score exceeds 6.0 per inspection, factoring in the severity of each citation.

20 of the 39 violations on record are classified as serious, meaning OSHA determined they posed a risk of death or serious physical harm. Workers at employers with F safety grades may want to understand their rights under OSHA regulations, including the right to file a complaint about unsafe working conditions without fear of retaliation. Virginia workers who have been injured on the job may also be eligible for workers' compensation benefits.

4.9 Appalachian Machine violations/inspection
vs
4.1 Manufacturing avg
Above industry average
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10 Violations (5 yr)
2 Inspections (5 yr)
7 Serious (5 yr)
$2,800 Penalties (5 yr)
All-time record: 39 violations, $5,305 in penalties across 8 inspections
39 Total Violations
8 Total Inspections
20 Total Serious
$5,305 Total Penalties
Serious?
7 ($2,800)
Other-than-Serious?
3 ($0)
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
Cited in 3 inspections (14 total) since 2006
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 2018
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 2001
1910.0107 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 2006
1910.0157 Portable Fire Extinguishers
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 2001
Violations decreased 66% over the past 5 years (10 recent vs 29 prior).
OSHA initially proposed $7,910 in penalties for Appalachian Machine, later reduced to $5,305 — a 33% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
14 citations $656
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
3 citations $250
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
3 citations $1,967
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
3 citations $648
1910.0157 Portable Fire Extinguishers
3 citations $420

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No workplace accident investigations on file for Appalachian Machine in OSHA records.

DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
12/17/2024 Planned? Dublin, VA 6 $1,925
12/11/2023 Complaint? Dublin, VA 4 $875
09/12/2018 Planned? Dublin, VA 9 $1,414
12/13/2012 Planned? Dublin, VA 7 $236
01/04/2006 Planned? Dublin, VA 6 $0
11/06/2001 Planned? Dublin, VA 5 $405
07/15/1999 Planned? Dublin, VA 0 $0
10/04/1994 Planned? Dublin, VA 2 $450

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